Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the frequency of quit attempts and cessation perceptions of JUUL e-cigarette users among college students in southern California. The study aims to identify characteristics associated with confidence in quitting and perceived difficulty quitting JUUL.
Key Points:
* The study used a cross-sectional design with a self-administered online survey of 1,001 undergraduate students from two public universities in southern California.
* Nearly half of ever-JUUL users (47.8%) reported a JUUL quit attempt.
* adjusting for demographic factors and other tobacco product use, shorter time to first JUUL use after waking was associated with lower confidence in quitting JUUL and greater perceived difficulty quitting JUUL.
* Previous JUUL quit attempt history was also associated with greater odds of perceived difficulty quitting JUUL.
* College students appear to be a particularly high-risk group for using JUUL, with higher rates of use compared to younger adolescents and older adults.
* Reasons for JUUL use among college students include peer use, curiosity, convenience, minimal harm perceptions, efficient nicotine delivery, relaxation, and stress reduction.
* Despite high rates of use and nicotine exposure, there has not yet been much research about JUUL cessation among college students.
Main Message:
The study suggests that there is a need for cessation and relapse prevention support for college student JUUL users, particularly for those who have previously tried quitting and have a marker of dependence (time to first JUUL use). as JUUL use continues to rise among college students, it is crucial to understand the cessation needs of this population and develop effective interventions to support their quit attempts.
Citation
Pulvers K, Correa JB, Krebs P, et al. JUUL E-Cigarette quit attempts and Cessation Perceptions in College Student JUUL E-Cigarette Users. american journal of health promotion : aJhP. 2021;35(5):624-632. doi:10.1177/0890117120982408
